R008-9899

10			      A Resolution Concerning
20			 The Sentencing of Tyrone Gilliam

30	WHEREAS:	The death penalty is the most serious punishment possible under
40 			Federal and Maryland State laws, and should be meted out evenly 
50			in only	the most extreme cases; and,

60	WHEREAS: 	Tyrone Gilliam was taken from the hospital to be 
70			questioned by police before he could receive medical care, and    
80 			drifted in and out of consciousness during questioning, during
90			which he confessed his guilt; and,

100	WHEREAS:	Tyrone Gilliam did not receive proper council during questioning 
110			as was his legal right; and,

120	WHEREAS:	A Federal court ruled that Tyrone Gilliam received incompetent 
130			council but reversed itself at the state's pleading; and,

140	WHEREAS: 	Tyrone Gilliam did not have a jury trial as was his legal right; and,

150	WHEREAS: 	Tyrone Gilliam's lawyer was not present while the prosecution 
160			psychiatrist questioned him; and,

170	WHEREAS: 	Tyrone Gilliam's two accomplices were both found guilty, neither 
180			of whom received a death sentence; and,

190 	WHEREAS:  	Tyrone has reformed during his time in prison, and is now a devout
200			member of the Islamic faith.

210 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:  That the Maryland Student Legislature strongly urges 
220 			Governor Parris Glendening to commute the sentence of Tyrone 
230			Gilliam from execution to life imprisonment.

240	Mandates:	President Bill Clinton
250	                Vice President Al Gore
260			Governor Parris Glendening 

Sponsor:
Kiera Downes-Vogel
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd
Baltimore, MD 21204
kdownes@goucher.edu